afterlife

We met for the second time.

Now, what happens when people die? What I can say clearly is that you won't know until you die.

In Buddhism, the view that there is (exists) about existence or death, and the view that it does not exist (does not exist) are both erroneous (biased or captured) views that do not know the true form of things.

Will “the existence of a world after death” really be a reassuring support for people who are about to die?
Conversely, there are probably people who are afraid of the world after death.

The true overcoming of fear of death is probably regardless of the presence or absence of “the existence of a world after death.”

It can be either with or without.

It means living in the present so that I can say that.

Is life wasted by death?

Has your loved one's life been wasted by death? It continues to influence you even after you die, doesn't it?

I don't know what actually happened to the person after his death, but what I do know is that the person who ended his life first works as a Buddha for what is left behind.

Buddha is a function that tells us the truth.

The truth is in the present, not after death. At that time, will the existence or absence of a world after death really be an issue?

I'm just living in the present believing that my death will continue to have an impact on what is left behind.
This is because my ancestors who died within me are still working vividly even now.

The Buddha also said, “Don't think about the afterlife.” So if you think about it scientifically, it's not wrong that there is nothing after death.
However, it is also said that Buddha “everything is made up of the heart.”
Therefore, I think that if you have a strong belief or something to remember in your heart, it will actually come into being.
I believe I will go to the Pure Land of Paradise after death.
For that reason, it is often sung as Namu Amida Buddha.
If you like, let's sing Namu Amida Buddha together. Namuamidafutsu, but whatever, it doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter anytime, anywhere, or as many times as you like.
Even if it's just one word.
The Pure Land of Paradise is a place where people practice Buddhism to attain enlightenment.
Someday, let's practice together in the Pure Land of Paradise.

The founder of the Jodo Shinshu, Shinran Shonin, is as follows
That's what you said.

If this body is too old now,
If you decide ahead and pass away and don't wait,
Be sure to wait and see in the Pure Land
“The Last Lantern” (12 copies)

What does it mean

My life in this world is about to come to an end.
I went to the Pure Land of Paradise first and waited,
(Everyone too) definitely always
Please come to (Pure Land).

That's it.

I unconditionally believe the words of Shinran Shonin.

So, when you die, always go to Shinran Shonin, who is your master and monk
I'm going to visit the Pure Land.
However, as for Shinran Shonin, my friends have like-minded friends,
You said you don't have any apprentices.

It is my own fault that I admire my teachers and monks.

When I pass away, I will become Amida, Bosatsu, and my ancestors in the Pure Land
I'm looking forward to meeting you and asking for your advice.

It's a world you can't see, you can't hear, and you can't prove your existence,
Faith is believing.
To believe is written when people say it.

Starting with Shinran Shonin and Honen Shonin who is his mentor and monk,
Many of the ancestors that remain in history, people called high priests
He talks about the world after death, the Pure Land.
As a fool, I have no choice but to believe this unconditionally.

So I'm happy.
From now on, I will continue to live a thankful life,
When they reach the end of their lives, they will take you to the Pure Land.

So don't be afraid of what comes after death
Please live this moment to the fullest.

Dear Hannah

I saw your question. Let's consider this question together.
It's very interesting. I'm in my 30s, and Hannha is in her teens.
Here, I think about “the world after death.” I can't imagine it as a clear picture. That's because it's a world I've never seen with my own eyes.

However, there are things I think and notice when I work at memorial services and funerals as a monk.

It means that the details and appearance of a person's life are passed down in this world by people who have come into contact with that person's relationships, extending to that person's “after death.”
For example, “My grandfather was this kind of person.” “Dad was a kind person.” “Mom was strict.” “You look like your deceased grandfather.” Have you ever heard stories like this?

This is a story about “after death” in the real world.

Each of them is at the center of conversation in a certain scene, and they are alive.
Isn't a memorial service the most important thing?
I don't know if that existence is called a “soul,” but I think it overlaps with the end of Hannha's question.
Furthermore, if offspring are left behind, the fact that genes will continue to exist in this world is also true. If you keep a close eye on reality, you will notice such a fact.
However, since my own “death” is an unknown world, I don't think it is easily accepted by most people, and there is also “fear” (as an unexperienced event). However, Buddhism also teaches that this is not the case.

Finally, believing in Buddhism or religion changes the way we live, that is, the way we die. Sometimes in life, there are situations where you can't find an answer no matter what you do, but at such times, I think there are many hints for finding your own answers in the religion you believe in.

Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to think together with Hannha's question.
As an answer, I would be grateful if it would be helpful for thinking about “after death.” clap hands.

Dear Hannah

This is Kawaguchi Hidetoshi. This is my humble answer to the question.

I used to think about the afterlife in an empty and pessimistic way, but as I practice Buddhism, I have been able to gain even a little bit of confidence about how it will survive.

It is about the state of mind related to mental inheritance (continuum of mind) that continues even after death as a fine consciousness.

Our existence is called a “hypothetical union,” and the five elements are composed of color (matter/body), reception (sensory/sensory action), imagination (expression/conceptual action), action (intention/willpower), and consciousness (awareness/cognitive action), depending on various causes (causes and conditions), and these elements are gathered together by depending on each other due to various causes (causes and conditions), but even after death, this body dies, and physical functions and effects as it are now stop Actually, I think that mental inheritance (mental continuum) as fine consciousness that is not affected by physical function will continue to exist due to various causes and conditions.

Also, in the mental inheritance and mental continuum as fine consciousness, all of the numerous acts and karma up until now, including past and present lives, of course, will be carried over from now on.

There is no such thing as an actual self that never changes forever, but it is possible for something to survive depending on various causes and relationships.

So, I don't think everything will disappear.

However, in mental inheritance after death, the influence of one's own actions (karm/karma) is actually strongly reflected along with various causes and relationships, and the destination is roughly determined.

Therefore, as far as possible, I would like to make adjustments so that we can head to a better destination by firmly adjusting good karma now, now, and in the future.

If possible, it is essential in Buddhism to break away from this cycle of hesitation and suffering and aim to reach enlightenment and nirvana by firmly adjusting good karma to move towards enlightenment and nirvana.

If possible, I would be grateful if you could take this opportunity to become even more interested in Buddhism, and by all means proceed with your studies.

Kawaguchi Hidetoshi Gassho

Even if you die, you won't become nothing.
What is nothing in the first place?
Even if it just exists, it is already involved with many beings. Will they soon be forgotten just because they passed away so suddenly? That person's parents are there. I have a family. I have a friend. even though...
It's so futile to see that I'm no longer there because I've died.
If you want to be as close to nothing as possible, scatter the remains in the ocean and secretly scatter (dispose of bones) so as not to let people who knew that person during his lifetime know about it.
If you do that, you can only remember the rank in the memory of people who knew that person during their lifetime.
That's a terrible story.
Now, such objectionable things are done by humans. That's why this shouldn't be the case.
It certainly exists even if it's just living and breathing. My heart is beating. Blood is flowing.
Did the Buddha disappear after his death?
If it became nothing, then Buddhism would be gone long ago.
It's probably not going to come to nothing.
It's a sure proof that even if you die, you won't become nothing.
Both the Buddha and our ancestors are alive even after death.
Take a look at what's in front of you. The souls of our ancestors also dwell in matter.
If you don't inherit the soul of the person before you, things won't evolve.
Even in Buddhism, the Hasunoha site was created in this way, and tens of millions of people have been born who have inherited the Buddha's spirit.
It's probably immortal, even as an influence, like classical music and famous paintings.
Who said there would be none? (^. ^)
That kind of thing is also called soul, soul, reikon, eternal life.